Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician

Overview

With Cambrian's Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) accredited program, you'll prepare to challenge TSSA exams for Natural Gas Technician and Oil Burner Technician certifications. Theory and practical lab training are combined to develop a solid understanding of heating systems (natural gas, propane, and fuel oil) as well as air conditioning, refrigeration principles, sheet metal fabrication, and heat loss/heat gain design considerations. You'll also be introduced to the skills required for the installation, service, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating and cooling applications.

Program Highlights

• 2 years – 4 semesters
• Program accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
• One of only 2 colleges in Ontario to offer Oil Burner Technician training
• Hands-on training in the College's state-of-the-art HVAC labs
• After the first year, you will be certified to work at entry-level industry positions after successfully challenging the:
  • Gas Technician 3 TSSA exam
  • Oil Burner Technician 3 TSSA exam
  • Gas Pipe Fitter TSSA exam (Optional)
• Upon completion of the second year and successfully challenging the Gas Technician 2 and Oil Burner Technician 2 TSSA exams you'll be fully certified enter the workforce as a Heating Systems Technician

Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.